Morgan County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 95 hrs | 3,523 (36%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 54 hrs | 2,445 (25%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 33 hrs | 1,834 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 hrs | 1,687 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 5, 2015 | 1 hrs | 1,188 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 284 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 3,523 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | C | 57th |
| Clark County | C | 58th |
| Scott County | C | 58th |
| Marshall County | C | 56th |
| Crittenden County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morgan County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 284 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 3,523 customers.